Methods of Teaching Geography: Notes of Lessons (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lucretia Crocker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260821772 ISBN 13: 9780260821775

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical guide to teaching geography that brings distant places to life in your classroom.

This edition offers clear methods, vivid regional descriptions, and hands-on activities to engage learners.

Lucretia Crocker’s text presents a complete approach to geography teaching, from physical features and climate to the lives of people. It blends descriptive material with classroom strategies, helping teachers connect map study, history, and current events in meaningful ways.

The book emphasizes active learning: memory maps, topical reviews, and guided questions that encourage observation, discussion, and reasoning. It is suitable for use in grammar schools and beyond, with adaptable activities and structured lessons.

• Grounded, illustrated descriptions of continents, climates, and cultures to spark curiosity.
• Step-by-step classroom methods, maps, and review techniques for durable learning.
• Guidance on sequencing topics, from physical geography to political geography and history links.
• Practical exercises, memory mapping, and question prompts that reinforce concepts.

Ideal for teachers and students building a solid foundation in geography and social studies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260821772
• ISBN 13: 9780260821775
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 109